Robotic Assisted Surgery
MICRO is a full-service contract manufacturer specializing in precision components and complex assemblies for minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical devices. With over 80 years of experience and ISO-certified facilities in the U.S. and Costa Rica, MICRO supports medical device companies from early prototyping through full-scale production.
MICRO’s Core Manufacturing Expertise for Surgical Robotics
MICRO is continuously investing in new capabilities, technologies, and talent to strengthen our position as a leading contract manufacturing partner in robotic-assisted surgery. Our focus remains on delivering innovative solutions that help our customers advance care and improve health outcomes around the world.
Component Manufacturing
- Custom Surgical Grade Tubing
- CNC Machining
- Multi-Axis and Swiss Machining with LASER Cutting Capabilities
- Metal Injection Molding (MIM)
- Precision Stamping
- LASER Cutting Fabrication
- Wire and Plunge EDM
- Precision Electro Machining (PEM)
- Electrochemical Machining
- Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM)
Device Assembly
- Device Assembly
- Handheld Instrumentation
- Robotic Assisted Assemblies (RAS) – Complex End of Arm
- Low Cost Country Solution Available
Component Finishing
- Lubricity, Durability, Friction Reduction
- Oxide coatings, Anodizing, Titanium Nitride
- Spray Kynar (PVDF)
- Shrink Tube and Wraps
- Diamond Like Coating (DLC)
Cleaning
- Passivation
- Pickling
- Aqueous Degreasing
- Specialty Cleaning
- Electropolishing
Component Secondary Operations
- Blade Sharpening
- Mechanical Grinding
- Electromechanical
- Tumble Bead Blast
- Electropolishing
- Passivation
- Seals and Coatings
Functional Testing
- Manual Testing
- End of Line Functionality Testing
- Fully Validated Device Functional Testing Equipment
- Individual Functional Tests
- Data Historian Upload Capabilities
- Manual and Automated Inspection
Cable Management
- Braided Tungsten Cables
- Braided Stainless Steel Cables
- Crimping and Connections
- Complex Terminations
Wire and Cable Terminations
- Laser Welding
- Solder Joints
- Brazing
- Resistance Welding
- Mechanical Crimping
Project Management
- Project engineering experts in execution and technologies
- Vertically integrated project management team
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- Stage Gate Project Management Methodologies
Supply Chain Management
- Vertically Integrated Supply Chain Execution Team
- Fully Validated ASL
- Establish Sourcing Partnerships
- FIFO on Inventory Control
- Customer Instructed
Component Manufacturing
- Custom Surgical Grade Tubing
- CNC Machining
- Multi-Axis and Swiss Machining with LASER Cutting Capabilities
- Metal Injection Molding (MIM)
- Precision Stamping
- LASER Cutting Fabrication
- Wire and Plunge EDM
- Precision Electro Machining (PEM)
- Electrochemical Machining
- Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM)
Device Assembly
- Device Assembly
- Handheld Instrumentation
- Robotic Assisted Assemblies (RAS) – Complex End of Arm
- Low Cost Country Solution Available
Component Finishing
- Lubricity, Durability, Friction Reduction
- Oxide coatings, Anodizing, Titanium Nitride
- Spray Kynar (PVDF)
- Shrink Tube and Wraps
- Diamond Like Coating (DLC)
Cleaning
- Passivation
- Pickling
- Aqueous Degreasing
- Specialty Cleaning
- Electropolishing
Component Secondary Operations
- Blade Sharpening
- Mechanical Grinding
- Electromechanical
- Tumble Bead Blast
- Electropolishing
- Passivation
- Seals and Coatings
Functional Testing
- Manual Testing
- End of Line Functionality Testing
- Fully Validated Device Functional Testing Equipment
- Individual Functional Tests
- Data Historian Upload Capabilities
- Manual and Automated Inspection
Cable Management
- Braided Tungsten Cables
- Braided Stainless Steel Cables
- Crimping and Connections
- Complex Terminations
Wire and Cable Terminations
- Laser Welding
- Solder Joints
- Brazing
- Resistance Welding
- Mechanical Crimping
Project Management
- Project engineering experts in execution and technologies
- Vertically integrated project management team
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- Stage Gate Project Management Methodologies
Supply Chain Management
- Vertically Integrated Supply Chain Execution Team
- Fully Validated ASL
- Establish Sourcing Partnerships
- FIFO on Inventory Control
- Customer Instructed
Component Manufacturing
- Custom Surgical Grade Tubing
- CNC Machining
- Multi-Axis and Swiss Machining with LASER Cutting Capabilities
- Metal Injection Molding (MIM)
- Precision Stamping
- LASER Cutting Fabrication
- Wire and Plunge EDM
- Precision Electro Machining (PEM)
- Electrochemical Machining
- Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM)
Device Assembly
- Device Assembly
- Handheld Instrumentation
- Robotic Assisted Assemblies (RAS) – Complex End of Arm
- Low Cost Country Solution Available
Component Finishing
- Lubricity, Durability, Friction Reduction
- Oxide coatings, Anodizing, Titanium Nitride
- Spray Kynar (PVDF)
- Shrink Tube and Wraps
- Diamond Like Coating (DLC)
Cleaning
- Passivation
- Pickling
- Aqueous Degreasing
- Specialty Cleaning
- Electropolishing
Component Secondary Operations
- Blade Sharpening
- Mechanical Grinding
- Electromechanical
- Tumble Bead Blast
- Electropolishing
- Passivation
- Seals and Coatings
Functional Testing
- Manual Testing
- End of Line Functionality Testing
- Fully Validated Device Functional Testing Equipment
- Individual Functional Tests
- Data Historian Upload Capabilities
- Manual and Automated Inspection
Cable Management
- Braided Tungsten Cables
- Braided Stainless Steel Cables
- Crimping and Connections
- Complex Terminations
Wire and Cable Terminations
- Laser Welding
- Solder Joints
- Brazing
- Resistance Welding
- Mechanical Crimping
Project Management
- Project engineering experts in execution and technologies
- Vertically integrated project management team
- Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
- Stage Gate Project Management Methodologies
Supply Chain Management
- Vertically Integrated Supply Chain Execution Team
- Fully Validated ASL
- Establish Sourcing Partnerships
- FIFO on Inventory Control
- Customer Instructed
MICRO’s Technologies include:
Advanced Machining & Forming
Multi-axis CNC, Swiss turning, laser cutting, precision stamping, wire EDM, and Precision Electrochemical Machining (PEM)
Molding Technologies
Plastic, Metal and Ceramic injection molding (PIM, MIM, and CIM)
Finishing Processes
Electropolishing, anodizing, titanium nitride coating, and Kynar (PVDF) spray
Cable Systems & Terminations
Braided tungsten/stainless cables, laser welding, soldering, brazing, mechanical crimping
Cleanroom Assembly
Class 8 cleanroom for robotic end-effectors, handheld instruments, and co-bot assisted assemblies
Integrated Support
Cross-functional engineering, testing, and supply chain teams for accelerated development and scalable production
Innovate with MICRO
MICRO’s R&D capabilities are central to our ability to accelerate innovation for minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical technologies. With a dedicated team, purpose-built facilities, and in-house toolmaking expertise, we streamline product development and reduce time-to-market for our customers.
Research and Development Highlights
- 60+ dedicated R&D team members focused on prototyping, validation, and design refinement
- Real-world manufacturing simulation labs for accelerated iteration and testing
- 4 in-house toolrooms with 30 skilled toolmakers, including graduates of MICRO’s apprenticeship program
- Custom fixture and prototype fabrication done entirely in-house to support fast-turn development
- Integrated design transfer between R&D, engineering, and production teams for optimized manufacturability
- Deep experience with tight tolerances, complex geometries, and novel surgical device designs
Ready to innovate?
Explore the Precision and Potential.
Connect with Our Technical Expert.
Randy Palmer
Sr. Director, Technical Sales
Randy Palmer has over 25 years of experience in the medical device industry, with expertise in sales and business management, product development, contract negotiation, strategic sourcing direction, and Asian manufacturing evaluation and selection. Randy served as a Sr. Director of Technical Sales at MICRO since August 2011.